PSY 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Psy, Drive Theory, Anorexia Nervosa

• School: University of Rochester
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 101
• Professor: Christopher Niemiec

Document Summary

Psy 101:intro to psychology: lecture 10:motivation and work. Motivation is an internal state so energy concerns the desires we have and the needs whether they are physical or nonphysical. Instincts are fixed patterns of behavior that are unlearned and universal and released under certain conditions. A huge range of human behavior is rooted through instincts. Focused of 4 human drive which derives all human behavior which are hunger,thirst,sex and avoidance of pain. Humans are motivated to achieve a state of optimal relevance. Which is when people tend to increase bodily tension. Acknowledged the ability of cognition in human behavior motivation is understood as expectancy and value put together. Brought the idea of self-actualization in which we realise who we are and see our potential and abilities. Basic needs of the organism that are needed for survival, needs for food, water, oxygen, sleep and sex. Steady work, financial security, predictable environment and home stability.